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HIST 557 - Dictatorships and Human Rights in Latin America

HIST 557: Dictatorships and Human Rights in Latin America (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing. Counts toward Brazilian Studies, B.A. (2026-27), Brazilian Studies, B.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • History, Politics, and Economics
  • History
  • Specialization in World History and Global Affairs
  • Latin America/Portuguese
  • Requirements for Specialization
  • Group A: History, Politics, and Economics
  • Approved Electives, Departments A, B, C
  • And 12 Units Selected From
  • Prescribed Electives (15 Units From at Least Two Departments)
  • Electives Approved for Departments A, B, C (24 units)
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

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Cold War tensions; United States-Latin American relations; Cuban Revolution; rise of dictatorial rule in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala; transition to democracy since the 1980s.
Prerequisites
Upper division or graduate standing.

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Who can take it
Upper division or graduate standing.
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11399· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
26 of 26 seats open
Tue, Thu 11:00 AM-12:15 PM · HH 128